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Club World Cup explained: Format, teams, draw and schedule

Ash Rose
Club World Cup explained: Format, teams, draw and scheduleDAZN

This summer, we will see a revamped version of the FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament you can see live and for free on DAZN

Hosted by the United States, the new format will feature 32 teams battling it out for the prize in an international tournament-style event this June and July. 

Here's everything you need to know about FIFA's new Club World Cup. 

How does the Club World Cup work? 

The Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium. 

The tournament begins with an eight-pool group stage and then forms a traditional knockout format until the final. 

  • Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
  • Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
  • Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
  • Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
  • Final: Sunday, July 13

Which teams are competing at the Club World Cup?

In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented. 

Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts. 

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Al Hilal
Urawa Red Diamonds
Al Ain
Ulsan HD

Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Al Ahly
Wydad AC
Esperance de Tunis
Mamelodi Sundowns

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)

Monterrey
Seattle Sounders FC
Leon
Pachuca

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

Palmeiras
Flamengo
Fluminense
Botafogo
River Plate
Boca Juniors

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)

Auckland City

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

Chelsea
Real Madrid
Manchester City
Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Milan
Porto
Benfica
Borussia Dortmund
Juventus
Atletico Madrid
Red Bull Salzburg

Host

Inter Miami

 

Who will play who at the Club World Cup? 

The 32 teams have been drawn into eight groups, with the top two progressing to the knockout rounds. 

Fixtures and dates have yet to be confirmed.

 

Group A

Palmeiras
Porto
Al Ahy
Inter Miami

 

Group B

PSG
Atletico Madrid 
Botafago 
Seattle Sounders

 

Group C
Bayern Munich 
Aucklund City
Boca Juniors 
Benfica 

 

Group D

Flamengo 
Esperance de Tunis 
Chelsea
Leon 

 

Group E 

River Plate
Urawa Red Diamonds
Monterrey 
Inter Milan 

 

Group F

Fluminense
Borussia Dortmund
Ulsan HD
Mamelodi Sundowns 

 

Group G


Manchester City
Wydad AC
Al Ain
Juventus 

 

Group H

Real Madrid 
Al Hilal 
Pachuca 
Red Bull Salazburg 

 

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